Reviews with content warning for Misogyny - The Selection

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The Selection by Kiera Cass

21 reviews

meheehee's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

It was cute. Definitely not a great book, but it was fun and lighthearted.

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faeriefox's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Would round down to 4⭐

I hate Aspen with all my heart 🥰

This book was really good! Started out pretty slow, which is why it's not quite at 5 stars, but I loved it!!

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idyllisera's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

when I first read that book around 10 years ago, I liked it.
now I reread it and it's horrible. the "not like other girls" syndrome America has is not cute. it's annoying. she's like someone who actually thinks they're the main character. she describes the other girls as shallow.
the overall world building is bad - how do we decline to a monarchy with a caste system in the future again.
americas ex-boyfriend is every patriarchal red flag that exists. once he actually sexually assaults her.
her inability to choose could be relatable, if aspen was likable. her inability to COMMUNICATE is absolutely annoying. once she's sure about a decision about who she wants but doesn't tell the other guy. she quite literally says "no I don't even like him" to one of them while she promised the other that she'll stay with them.
people from other countries (such as Germany or Italy but especially China) get described in a VERY stereotypical way that borders on racism (looking at the description of Elise's family)

it's not cute. it's frustrating.
also. the writing is just bad. (though that could be the translation)
If I want the same plot I'd just watch the bachelor tbh.
also, go read the one star ratings on Goodreads. they are hilarious.

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mia_luvsreading's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

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holiday7's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

America is so indecisive, I just can't. Anne was my favorite character. And Celeste is a bitch. So yeah, that's all I gotta say about this book.

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hummlein's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I must admit that this was a stick & easy read. & honestly, I'm also thrilled to read the next book of the series - although many aspects bothered me.
first of all, America. she's just so different, unique & just herself. all of the girls suffer from internal misogyny, it's so heartbreaking honestly.
the love triangle is also just so unnecessary - maybe just in my eyes because I haaate this trope.
also, the diversity?? yeah. 0. all whities ofc. I already expected just straights so I'm not surprised.
the world building was a huge let down. it kinda confused me.. a lot

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